睡袋

shuìdài

sleeping bag

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

What is 睡袋?

睡袋 (shuìdài) means 'sleeping bag' in Chinese. It is a portable insulated bag used for sleeping outdoors, especially during camping or hiking.

Usage and Context

This word is commonly used when talking about outdoor activities like camping, hiking, or traveling where you need a compact and warm sleeping arrangement. It often appears in contexts discussing gear or equipment.

Common Collocations

  • 睡袋 (dài shuìdài): to bring a sleeping bag
  • 睡袋 (shuìdài hěn qīng): the sleeping bag is light
  • 冬天睡袋 (dōngtiān shuìdài): winter sleeping bag

These collocations highlight practical aspects such as portability, weight, and seasonality.

Tips

When using 睡袋, emphasize the context of outdoor or travel sleeping arrangements. It is not used for regular bedding at home. Avoid confusing it with 床单 (bed sheet) or 被子 (quilt).

Example Sentences

我们去露营的时候带了睡袋。

Wǒmen qù lùyíng de shíhòu dàile shuìdài.

We brought sleeping bags when we went camping.

这个睡袋很轻,适合徒步旅行。

Zhège shuìdài hěn qīng, shìhé túbù lǚxíng.

This sleeping bag is very light, suitable for hiking trips.

冬天用的睡袋保暖效果更好。

Dōngtiān yòng de shuìdài bǎonuǎn xiàoguǒ gèng hǎo.

Sleeping bags for winter have better insulation.